Red Sox Face Yankees in Series Finale: Lineups and Preview for September 14, 2025
The Boston Red Sox and the New York Yankees will conclude their regular-season series on Sunday, September 14, 2025, at Fenway Park. Boston is looking to avoid a sweep after dropping the first two games of the weekend series.
Playoff Implications and Manager's Perspective
The Red Sox are currently just two games ahead of the Texas Rangers for the final wild-card spot in the American League. Despite the playoff implications, Red Sox manager Alex Cora is focusing on the next 12 games. "I think we should stop talking about October to be honest with you," Cora said. "There’s a lot of stuff going on and we have to play better."
Pitching Matchup: Crochet vs. Warren
Garrett Crochet will start for the Red Sox, who have lost three straight games. The Yankees will counter with Will Warren, who is 1-1 with an 8.68 ERA in his two career starts against Boston. In his last start, Warren struck out five while allowing two runs on two hits over six innings against the Detroit Tigers.
Game 150: A Pivotal Contest
This matchup marks the 150th game of the season. The Red Sox previously faced Will Warren, scoring five runs on seven hits in four innings. A win for Boston could stifle a potential collapse in the playoff standings. The game will be nationally televised on ESPN.
Lineups
Here are the projected lineups for the game:
| Team | Lineup | Pitching |
|---|---|---|
| Yankees (83-65) | Slater RF, Judge DH, Bellinger CF, Stanton LF, Rosario 3B, Goldschmidt 1B, Chisholm Jr. 2B, Caballero SS, Rice C | RHP Will Warren (8-6, 4.22 ERA) |
| Red Sox (81-68) | Duran LF, Bregman 3B, Story SS, Lowe 1B, Gonzalez 2B, Yoshida DH, Refsnyder RF, Narváez C, Rafaela CF | LHP Garrett Crochet (15-5, 2.57 ERA) |
Player Matchups and Stats
Here's a look at how the hitters fare against the starting pitchers:
- Yankees vs. Crochet: Cody Bellinger 5-11, José Caballero 0-5, Jazz Chisholm Jr. 0-2, Paul Goldschmidt 1-13, Aaron Judge 2-12, Amed Rosario 5-6, Giancarlo Stanton 1-4
- Red Sox vs. Warren: Jarren Duran 1-5, Alex Bregman 0-1, Trevor Story 2-5, Carlos Narváez 1-2, Ceddanne Rafaela 1-4, Masataka Yoshida 1-2
Stat of the Day and Team Notes
- The Red Sox are 6-8 in their last 14 games and have lost eight of their last 11 at home.
- New York is 13-2 in its last 15 road games.
- The Yankees lead the majors with 251 home runs.
- Garrett Crochet leads the majors with 228 strikeouts in 185⅓ innings.
Game Time and Broadcast Information
- Time: 7:10 p.m. ET
- TV: ESPN
- Radio: WEEI-FM 93.7
Recap of Saturday's Game: Yankees Secure the Win
The New York Yankees defeated the Boston Red Sox on Saturday by a score of 5-3, securing their second win in a row at Fenway Park. Aaron Judge reached base four times and scored twice, while Cody Bellinger and Jazz Chisholm Jr. contributed two and three RBIs, respectively. Max Fried earned his league-leading 17th win, striking out six in 5⅓ innings.
"The New York Yankees took advantage of the middle of their lineup on Saturday, Sept. 13, to beat the rival Boston Red Sox for the second game in a row at Fenway Park."
Jarren Duran hit a solo home run for the Red Sox in the eighth inning. However, it wasn't enough to overcome the Yankees' lead.
